The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Baldwin of Boulogne
Also known as Baldwin, Count Baldwin, Baldwin I of Jerusalem
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 261
There's something complex about this younger brother of Godfrey whose character seems marked by more ambiguous virtue than his famous sibling. His crusader's bearing suggests a man capable of both great achievement and moral complexity.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Young adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 261
- Books
- 1
Baldwin of Boulogne, later known as Baldwin I of Jerusalem, was the younger brother of Godfrey of Bouillon whose character was marked by more ambiguous virtue. As a crusader, he founded the first principality of the Franks at Edessa, accepting the character of son and champion of a Greek or Armenian tyrant, establishing Frankish rule in the East.
Description
A young adult crusader, younger brother of Godfrey of Bouillon. Wearing crusader attire with the symbols of his holy mission. Character of more ambiguous virtue visible in his bearing, founding the first principality of the Franks at Edessa. Accepting the character of son and champion of a Greek or Armenian tyrant.
Story so far
BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
Appearances
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